TALLAHASSEE REPORTS
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight, patchy fog after 4am with a low around 52. Wednesday, patchy fog before 7am with a high near 77. Wednesday night, low around 60. NWS
US stock markets closed Monday.
Local Sports: The No. 16 Florida State baseball team opens the second week of the 2026 season at in-state foe Jacksonville on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. ET, at John Sessions Stadium. Details.
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Local & State News
In a divided session on Tuesday February 10, the Leon County School Board narrowly rejected a proposal to establish a citizen-led advisory group tasked with evaluating the district’s long-term enrollment trends and school facilities. Details.
Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter was physically assaulted last week in an altercation sparked by a dispute over a cat, according to local law enforcement and newly released court documents. Details.
A Florida House committee approved a $250 million plan for the Florida Department of Corrections to expand prisons through 2067 as the inmate population is expected to grow.
A key campus in Ron DeSantis’ effort to reshape Florida’s higher-education system would expand its physical footprint under the House budget proposal.
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National News
Minnesota authorities say FBI will not share information with state authorities on the agency’s investigation into the death of protester Alex Pretti (More).
Second round of US-Iran nuclear talks begins today in Geneva after Iran launches second round of naval drills, the US deploys second aircraft carrier to the region (More).
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